I don't claim to understand SCOTUS - but they are extremely conservative institution. I mean dictionary definition of conservative - upholding the status quo. A

I don't claim to understand SCOTUS - but they are extremely conservative institution. I mean dictionary definition of conservative - upholding the status quo. And they prefer to not get involved in the day to day affairs of the country. So even a bad SCOTUS decision could stay on the books for a long time - just to save face and uphold the credibility of the institution. They look to rock the boat the least. Even in their current hyperpartisan state.